Jefferson County Open Elementary School

7655 West 10th Avenue
Denver, CO 80215
(School attendance zone shown in map)
Rating
7/
10
Top 50%
Jefferson County Open Elementary School serves 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-6.
Jefferson County Open Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30-34% (which is approximately equal to the Colorado state average of 33%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 25% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50% in CO
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

School Overview

Jefferson County Open Elementary School's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has grown by 30% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
237 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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School Rankings

Jefferson County Open Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 1,734 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Jefferson County Open Elementary School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CO)
Overall Testing Rank
#601 out of 1734 schools
(Top 50%)
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
33%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
47%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
3%
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Hispanic
16%
34%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
75%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.41
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Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
33%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Jefferson County Open Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Jefferson County Open Elementary School's ranking?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is ranked #601 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Colorado.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30-34% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Jefferson County Open Elementary School?
237 students attend Jefferson County Open Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Jefferson County Open Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Jefferson County Open Elementary School?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Jefferson County Open Elementary School offer ?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Jefferson County Open Elementary School part of?
Jefferson County Open Elementary School is part of Jefferson County School District No. R-1.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Prekindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 237 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 25%
  • Overall Testing Rank
    : Top 50%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 50-59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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